Council Meeting

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tobias.

Council amended and approved the agenda for the meeting.

Members of the public provided comments on short-term rentals and agenda items.

Council received a report regarding updates to the ballot counting system.

Council gave three readings to a bylaw updating the definition of an acceptable mark on ballots to match new tabulating equipment.

Council adopted an update to the animal control regulations.

Council adopted changes to fees and charges related to animal control.

Council adopted updates to the municipal ticketing bylaw pertaining to animal control.

The Mayor provided a report to Council.

Opportunity for petitions and delegations.

Council approved a permit allowing a slightly taller residential addition at 309 View Royal Avenue.

Council directed staff to prepare zoning changes to repeal certain green roof density bonuses to align with provincial legislation.

Council approved a new policy for a grant program that supports community-led improvement projects.

Council approved an updated schedule for which councillors will serve as Acting Mayor in 2026.

Review of matters from previous meetings.

Review of incoming correspondence.

Council received several minutes and pieces of correspondence as a block.

Council discussed and rejected a proposal to allow parking in a bike lane on Erskine Lane.

Consideration of new business items.

Council responded to a public question regarding park fencing repairs.

Council rejected a proposal to align local short-term rental regulations with provincial requirements.

Council debated and rejected a proposal to lower the speed limit on Atkins Road to 30 km/h.

A motion to include information about provincial housing legislation in the draft OCP was discussed and withdrawn.

Council resolved to consider options to mitigate traffic impacts from construction lane closures at the next meeting.

Council resolved to consider urging regional partners to expand parking at the Helmcken Park and Ride at the next meeting.

Council resolved to consider including transit infrastructure in the Admirals Road improvements at the next meeting.

Council resolved to consider converting a portion of Little Road into parkland at the next meeting.

Consideration of moving to a closed meeting.

Reporting from a closed meeting, if applicable.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.